Very good info, Tim! Bookmarked!

I have re-used a nut on occasion, but the crimp doesn't work well on the second try. Ford Flathead V8's used that type of fitting on the fuel pump to carburetor line, and reusing a nut could produce a gas leak, occasionally.
Jerry



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